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Sen. JV Ejercito to grace 2014 JCI Nat’l Convention CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Senator JV Ejercito is set to grace the much-awaited annual gathering of some 1,200 members of the Junior C hamb er Inter nat iona l Philippines (Jaycees) on Saturday, October 11, at the Limketkai Atrium, this city . The Senator said he is looking forward to a fruitful participation in the national convention activities and fellowship time with his fellow Jaycees from various local chapters all over the
Philippines. “Ï see to it not to miss the annual JCI National because it is always filled with learning and fun, and at the same time, it is our renewal of commitment for JCI’s social advocacies for the country and as active members of JCI Philippines,” Ejercito said. As JCI’s former National President for Asia and Pacific in 1998, Senator Ejercito is tasked to lead the Presidential Ball and
Turn-Over Ceremonies of the organization on Saturday night , October 11. JCI chapters presently exist in more than 6,000 communities in more than 100 countries throughout the world. JCI members meet, learn, grow and create positive change. They train to become better leaders, organize projects in the areas of Business, Individual, Community, and International Development.
Building local, national and international networks, they draw on the experience of JCI alumni who have succeeded in various f ace t s of l ife and w ho provide assistance when re quire d. R epres ent ing c o u n t l e s s o c c u p at i o n s and sk i l l s , Jayc e e s are creative, bold leaders who are developing new skills, laying new foundations, and establishing new friendships and networks. Ejercito/PAGE 11
Meet Dodu Abrio, world music artist
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By MARK FRANCISCO
UST like any average male teen, Dodu Abrio was rocking the alternative scene in CDO for years, jamming with various bands and sometimes engaging in solo gigs with only his voice and rhythm guitar in tow.
Then in 2012, the then 32-year-old Dodu underwent a transformation. Just like a pupa emerging from a cocoon, Dodu matured from an angst-driven rock lifestyle to something more meaningful – world music. World music is a genre whose roots are indigenous to a certain place. “Napansin ko lang nga daghan diay ta puwede mahimong inspiration for music composition diri sa atoa. Dili na ta kinahanglan nga mag-awat-awat pa sa mga rock songs sa gawas. Para nako, mas tsada ning world music kay tubong ato g’yud ni. Mao ni atong kaugalingong kultura,” Dodu said. D o du has embrace d world music so much that he spearheads organizing world music events here in the city. For instance, he was instrumental in the success of the second edition
of Playing for Change held last September 20, 2014 at the Provincial Capitol
Grounds. The advocacy of that concert was lasting peace in Mindanao. Dodu Abrio and his Viajeros bands were joined by The 7 Tribes, Kalabitz, Nobela, Rage of Laura and many more during the event. So he could tour around Mindanao, Dodu formed the Viajeros earlier this year. They are Israel Cain Pioquinto for drums and percussion, Karlo Abrio for bass guitar, Rex
Añasco for djembe, bamboo flute and kubing and Matthew Estremadura for bamboo flute and djembe. Together, they now have seven original compositions in Cebuano and Tagalog and they are planning to put up an album by December. Pr ior to that, D o du has a lot of concert gigs to prove to his fans that he is abrio/PAGE 11
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CULMINATION OF TOURISM WEEK 2014 CELEBRATION By Joe Palabao Photos by GlenN Palacio
With a grandiose and spectacular presentation earmarked the closing ceremonies of the week long National Tourism Week 2014 Celebration at the S M At r i u m l a s t September 27, 2014. It was highlighted with the presentation of a frame featured story to Director Catalino ‘Butch’ E. Chan 111 as Tourism Czar of the region. It was a mellow dramatic highlight when Dante M. Sudar ia, CEO of Business Week Mi nd ana o Group of Publications presented him the framed stor y. Indeed, it was an undisputed laurel
crowned unto him on that momentous event. It was a laurel and a prestigious framed story of his rising as Tourism Czar for his undying love and u nt i r i ng work i n promoting Tourism in the region and in the country. His dedication and love of work earmarked Region 10 as one of the top five tourist destinations in the country today. In his more than twenty years working i n t h e i n du s t r y doing his best for t h e d e v e l o p m e nt of tourism in this part of the country catapulted him to be named as TOURISM
CZAR of the region. Highlighting also was the mesmerizing performances of Kagay-an Performing Arts depicting the cultural heritage of the region through ethnic dances of the Maranaos and other ethnic tribes. The s t a n d i n g ov at i on performance of Grand Champion DOT 10 Singing Ambassador 2014, Lawrence M. Bersaldo of Iligan City was a crowd favorite when he sang his winning OPM song. Tourism management students from Cagayan de Oro College-Phinma Education surprised and awed the crowd as they presented their own unique version of the
Search for Regional Miss Tourism 2014 Beauty Pageant. The concept and actual pre s e nt at i on w a s a c rowd d r aw i ng performance during the culmination ceremonies. Tourism beauties from the 13 regions were well re pre s e nt e d . T h e regional costumes they wore were authentic and exuded beauty and elegance. Indeed their beauties were exotic in their gowns created by
respective their designers specifically for the event. Their innate beauty and intelligence was captured in the Q & A portion an d t h e f i n a l i s t s did a revealing m a n i f e s t at i o n o f how they converge themselves to the real world of tourism. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the exhibitors who were promoting their products, beautiful
tourist destinations, points of interest and other services to the whole tourism industry. Words of thanks were afforded for the support of m e n a n d w om e n for the success of the week- long celebration. Tourism Czar expressed his gratitude and kind words of thanks to his ever faithful DOT 10 Staff for their undying support to the success of the event. KUDOS!
Tourism Czar Director Chan with Dante Sudaria CEO of BusinessWeek Mindanao Group of Publications, Joe Palabao-Editor at large and Joy anne Bolutano-Staff
Lawrence M Bersaldo of Iligan City sang his winning OPM song
KPA Performing malong dance
Miss Tourism 2014 Regional Winners sponsored by Tourism students of COC Phinma
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ometimes God doesn’t give you what you want not because He doesn’t want to bless you but because He wants you to focus on your calling. The question is how do we know our calling ? Like it or not each of us are called for a specific mission wherein it is tailored for us individually, but with a world offering us so much our calling can become blurry. The world entices us to aspire for fame,fortune and success. It’s not bad that we work for our families and succeed in our endeavors but if it becomes our ultimate goal in life then their lies the danger of loving the things of this world. How easily we forget that all of us are pilgrims in this earth as the song says “I am a flower quickly fading here today and gone tomorrow a wave tossed in the ocean a vapor in the wind...” Why make it
as a goal to become rich ? When we can bring nothing when we die. For sometime after I finished schooling I tried various jobs both as an employee, freelancer on several areas, and tried to do retail business as well but at the end of each day when a certain project is done I would be happy but there will still be that part in me saying “this is still not your thing...” I kept on exploring my skills until God brought me to the “teaching world”... I gave it a shot and the more I do it the more that I want to be better in doing it. Then I connected the dots of how I got there and I realized that this is just more than a job, it hit me, more than being a coach I am called to be a talent-shaper who is also being molded by the Master-shaper. I got used to multi tasking that’s why I have higher tendencies of getting
out of focus on a particular thing. So I realized that when God doesn’t give me what I want it’s not because He doesn’t want to bless me but because he wants me focus after all He knows what is best for me. Moreover as I go down this road I am more convicted to do His will more than mine, to submit my desires as a singer and as a trainer. I am more convinced that the prayer of my boss years before I started teaching was a match of my prayer to be able to influence lives through talents, certainly it was not a coincidence but divine intervention. How do we know our calling? It should be aligned with our personal talents and skills but first things first get connected to the Master maker and Master-shaper because Life is more fulfilling, exciting and rewarding when we know our call.
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Safer River Life Saver Foundation, Liceo U’s community extension unit involved in the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of the river. This becomes more than just a sporting event but a mission to help Cagayan de Oro River. The applicants to the team are already pouring in and hopefully come September, the final roster of paddlers will be formed and shall comprise the group that will represent the university and the city in upcoming competitions in the country. Dragon boat racing has become one of the sports to watch lately in the Philippines as our very own national team continues to reap medals and recognition abroad. This is also one of the objectives of our very own team, to produce sportsmen who are ready
to compete in the national and international arena. Training will be a tough but surely a fun one. Rowing twice a week along the river will hopefully become a regular fare for early morning and late afternoon commuters and passersby that traverse the bridges in the river. Their presence will hopefully become a mood changer and provide hope to Kagay-anons, sending out an image of inspiration that we as one people, will row together and beat the odds. So folks, in a few weeks time get ready to slow down and if time and weather permit drop by the banks of the Cagayan River and enjoy the cool breeze and the sight of paddlers pushing their limits to conquer the world of dragon boat racing. Paddles up!
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Editor SHAUN ALEJANDRAE YAP UY
Contributing GLENN PALACIO Photographer
o be able to be part of the team behind the first ever Dragon Boat Team in Cagayan de Oro City is such an hono and unexpected blessing. Being more of an artist than an athlete, to help in spearheading this endeavor is a surprise feat for me. Although, it is not in the physical element of the sport that I will indulge myself in, it is still a daunting task to ensure that the Liceo U Titans Dragon Boat Team will sail smoothly in the years to come as athletes and as ambassadors of the majestic Cagayan de Oro River. It is our vision that this team will help bring the attention back to their river and to once again see her beauty amidst the tragedies of the past. The dragon boat team will become our front-liners in helping
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re you angry today? Maybe, you are right now, while reading this column. You are angry, even if for others it’s a beautiful weekend. You are angry? It’s okay! We are all battling against one of the most powerful emotions known to man - anger! Anger. A day rarely goes by without us feeling angry. It is not necessary to cite examples, I think. Sometimes, it’s just a minor thing or reason like we hate the fly on the wall. “Peanuts!” as my grandma always said. Sometimes, anger has indeed important reasons. That’s why it is really important to talk about this phenomenon. What is anger, what does it do, and how does it affect our life? Where does it come
from, and how can we learn to handle it in a constructive way? Only when the roots of our anger are exposed and explained, we can defuse its explosive and dangerous potentials. Yes, I am always angry sometimes. I am against my neighbor, because he keeps on burning plastic, rubber and other poisonous trash. I am against some politicians especially against those, who are mostly fool us with unbelievable promises and blue-eyed statements. Anger is hostile emotion that sets people against one another, or even against THEMSELVES! And, its nature, anger involves opposition, hostility, hatred, and dislike. Anger, however, is simpler to define than to identify. Emotions of
antagonism can take a wide variety of faces. Expressions of anger range from the overt, in-your-face brand of open hostility to the cold indifference of a silent individual. At times, anger can be felt like an inner fire. It hits you in the gut. You see red and fell hot and maybe sweaty. Your stomach gives you problems, your blood pressure rises, and your breathing rate increases. The silent withdrawal and lack of understanding and innumerable shortcomings of a partner are often an indication that one is angrily punishing the other for not doing things his or her way. Don’t let the sun go down while you’re still angry! A very known saying. So let’s deal with our anger as soon as
we become aware of it. We are all selfish - yes, me too! That’s why we see cause of our anger as something outside of ourselves. External sources of anger - “Life is unfair” - “Life is difficult”! Try to handle your anger in a godly way. Try to find answers to the following questions: -What did I get angry about? -Where is my anger coming from? -Why do I feel so hurt that I couldn’t control my temper any more? -Is my anger intense over something small? -Does someone provoke me to become angry? -Does my anger advance God’s or other’s interests - or my own? A blessed weekend to all of you - hopefully free from anger!
*** Ideas, comments or suggestions? Email me: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me in Facebook or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.
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TXS’ heart-stopping adaptation of Ten Little Indians October 10, 2014
A review by Frances Vyne La Victoria
Xavier University’s resident theater company The Xavier Stage’s (TXS) adaptaion of Agatha Christie’s “10 Little Indians” runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes. The play was supposed to end its run on the last day of September, but due to popular demand they extended the run for one day more, for those who did not get the chance and the time to watch the play during the regular schedules. “A n e x c e p t i o n a l performance” is what most people used to describe T XS’ adaptation of “10 Little Indians”. The consistency and flow of the story is very dominant. From the facial expressions, the depth of emotions, to the fitting musical score all throughout the play, and most of
the time it sends shivers down the spine every single person inside the Xavier University’s Little Theater. The intensity of every character’s portrayal was really tight and full of passion. The characters bring you into the real scenario, as if you’re in the play or you’re actually part of the play. You can’t easily predict what’s going to happen next because everything happens so fast and you can’t afford not to pay attention on every detail of the story. The twists and the turns just simply “wow” your eyes. It was smooth and clean. It has no dull scenes, everything fell perfectly into place. “Theater is a very good medium of instruction and education” said TXS Director Hobart Savior.
The Xavier Stage . The company poses for a photo op after their extended run of TXS’ adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “10 Little Indians”, October 1, at the Xavier University Little Theater. Photo by Mariejo Indira Ghandi Saligumba
Behind every successful production is a passionate director. Hobart Savior’s theater masterpiece shows not only its actors, talents and abilities, it shows
what reality is. It enables everybody to see the world differently. It educates not only our fantasies on theater production but it teaches us life
lessons that what you do unto others, will definitely come back to you. T XS’ adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “10 Little Indians” awakens
the soul that in the real world, it’s hard to determine if one is a friend or a foe. One phrase to describe the play, “it’s incredibly breathtaking”.
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Chinese circus comes to CDO October 10, 2014
By MARK FRANCISCO, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Photos courtesy of LIMKETKAI CENTER
LIMKETKAI Atrium came alive last September 28 as the world-renowned Hebei Acrobatic Troupe and Magic Group performed twice – once in the afternoon during the matinee and once in the evening during the gala. Cagayanons were awed and starstruck as the acrobats from Hebei who were brought here by Jeffrey Ang’s Circle Productions performed their juggling, balancing, maneuvering and aerials during the two-hour show. To galvanize the crowd, the performers first did a unique lion dance – gyrating into choreographed hiphop r hy t h m s , e nt i c i n g t h e
audience that more stunning acts would follow. Then the first segment – joggling huge porcelain jars between a male and a female performer – was done. The second segment involved the use of a whip where a volunteer from the audience was made to stand with a newspaper leaf in hand facing the whip handler. Incredibly, the whip handler was able to swish his thing into the newspaper eight times with a stunned (maybe afraid) volunteer leaving in gasp. Next was two men balancing each other while twisting their bodies into extraordinar y postures. Another duo replaced them,
this time balancing vases while throwing them to one another. This they did while they were dancing! Next, female gymnasts held artificial flowers that would make them move while the performers stretched and twisted their bodies. Next, male performers would get the envy of Olympic jumpers as they literally catapulted into space, aiming a ring as high as more than ten feet and executing not one but three perfect somersaults.
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Story and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO
“Mr. Dante Sudaria is one of the very few people I know who is a visionary.” These impressive words by Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro president Luigi Sarraga highlighted the workplace visit of around 20 members of the club at the BWM G roup of P u b l i c at i ons office here in Abellanosa St., Cagayan de Oro City yesterday. Ac c o r d i n g t o S a r r a g a , workplace visits such as this one are routinary within outstanding members of the club which represent one sector. Dante Sudaria, founding publisher of the BWM Group which has four publications under its fold, represents the publishing sector of Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro. Sarraga said the club is tremendously grateful to Su d ar i a and t he BW M Group for constantly publishing the projects of the club with far-reaching audiences – the circulation of flagship Mindanao Daily alone reaches as far as Zamboanga, Caraga and Davao regions.
For the past year, the Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro has hosted several projects – the Inter-class Products, the New Generation Forum and the most recent R ot ar y Yout h pro g r am where youth councilors were able to produce 43 resolutions submitted to adult city councilors for consideration. Aside from Mindanao Daily, the other publications under BWM Group are the triw e e k l y B u s i n e s s We e k Mindanao, the weekender Mindanao Star and the weekly mag Cagayan Times. To cater to local audiences, there is a different front page edition of Mindanao Daily for each issue – one each for Northern Mindanao, Western Mindanao, Caraga and Davao. Founded barely five years ago, the BWM Group has decided to clash head on with existing established local newspapers on its own with no outside investor. And this has impressed
Sarraga even more. “Being a media investor myself in the past, I know how difficult it is to maintain even one baby newspaper. But Mr. Sudaria has not just one but four. Yet his goals are not just for self-profit, he also aims to promote civic consciousness among the public for instance, disseminating the projects of Rotarians. In this way, the readers will be encouraged more to contribute for the b etter ment of s o ciet y,” Sarraga said. Sudaria also toured the Rotarians – which include business magnates Hong See (Ororama) and Danilo Camat (Robinsons) – to the facilities of BWM Group including t he e ditor ia l room, the printing facility and the administration office. At the lunch fellowship, the Rotarians were serenaded by world music band Dodu Abrio and the Viajeros. Mae Javier, a Rotarian from Camiguin who is promotions
Touring the printing facilities.
and marketing officer of Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle, presented her beach haven for Rotarians and Cagayanons to consider when visiting Camiguin. Rotar y Club of Cagayan de Oro has 69 members. It is t he ol d e st R ot ar y club in Cagayan de Oro founded in 1948. Its next project is to host the Rotary International District 3870 Convention to be held in May 2015. A total of 700
Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro board of directors member and Mindanao Daily publisher Dante Sudaria explains the day to day business of the newspaper.
delegates from 44 clubs in the district are expected to attend.
“This will be a big boost to the economy and tourism of CDO,” Sarraga said.
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Inspirational speaker keynotes PMAP seminar Text and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO
INSPIRATIONAL speaker Francis Kong brought his trademark “tap the person to your right” and brought the house down at the jampacked N Hotel hall last Friday, October 3. It was the idea of the Pe o p l e M a n a g e m e n t Association of the Philippines (PMAP) – Cagayan de Oro chapter led by president Wilma Magdale to bring Kong to Cagayan de Oro so he could impart the lessons that he has acquired in his lifelong quest to maximize the wholeness and potentials of Filipinos, either individuals or organizations. The 250 persons who attended Francis’s Maximizing Productivity
are PMAP members who are mostly HR leaders and personnel in their respective companies. Many of them come from bigwig companies such as Steag, Primer Group, C O C - P h i n m a , DAT S Technical School, Watsons and all the rest of the A-list firms in CDO and nearby places. The attendees were definitely mesmerized by Francis’s inputs – mixing seriousness with humor and practical examples of day-to-day grind to drive hom his point. Magdale said the vision of the PMAP-Cagayan de Oro chapter is to produce quality HR personnel and with Francis’s sharing, she is now confident that the
participants can maximize pro ductivity in their respective workplaces, which would in turn boost firmly the economy of Northern Mindanao as a whole. Although Francis is already in his 60s, his outputs are very downto-ear th and easy to understand by today’s generation. He’s giving these talks at least 300 times every year all over the world – just last September,
he was in Phnom Penh to give an Asean-wide speech. After his stint in Cagayan de Oro, he immediately went to Cebu to give a pep talk to teachers there. Francis started humbly. He was supplying wardrobe for mannequins in the early 1980s. Francis could still distinctly recall that among his clients here in the city were Gaisano and Ororama. “If I were ashamed then, I would not seminar/PAGE 11
Receiving a certificate of appreciation from PMAP-CDO chapter led by president Wilma Magdale (left, same row)
Interacting with the audience.
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6th Hotcarz Extreme rocks the City of Golden Friendship Text and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO
FROM Sia’s Titanium to The Chainsmokers’ Self ie and even Wolfgang’s Halik ni Hudas, the booming shockwaves just come alive and reverberate even through the third level of Centrio every time they were played. T he e vent? T he 6th Hotcarz Extreme Car Audio Show and Competition held last October 4 and 5 at Centrio here in Cagayan de Oro City. Host orga nizer Elmer Francisco said he was happy at the turn of events since he did not expect that the participants who swung by surpassed the number of exhibitors who joined past car audio meetups in Metro
Manila and elsewhere. The registrants at the 6th Hotcarz Extreme Car Audio Show and Competition totaled 32 in all, with some coming all the way from Zamboanga and Iligan cities as well as the province of Misamis Occidental. The most impressed of t hem a l l was EMMA Philippines representative Mickey Tang who supervised a nd co-judged t he event. EMMA stands for European Mobile Media Association, the only governing body in the world which sanctions car audio show competitions. For that, all champions in the event last Sunday are automatically qualified
to join the Philippine leg of the Asia Finals to be held this November 17 at the sprawling City Time Square in Mandaue City, Cebu. The 6t h Hotcarz Extreme Car Audio Show and Competition has a total of three overall categories – SQ, ESQL and ESPL. SQ stands for sound qu a l it y, E S QL for EMMA Sound Quality League and ESPL for EMMA Sound Pressure L eag ue. Accord i ng to Tang, ESQL was proposed and accepted by EMMA as a major category in 2010 to give chance to players who enjoy listening good sound quality outside their vehicles. The cha mpions
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last Sunday were the fol low i ng: Ir v i ng Agan (SQ Experienced 120K), Jorge Millan (SQ Advanced up to 240K), Noel Gallardo (SQ Advanced 2-Way 360K), Hansel Uy (SQ Master 240K), Ryan Chong (SQ Master 6-channel), Abul Mala
(SQ Master Unlimited, Ryan Chong (ESQL Advanced Trunk 2W), Mark Anthony Gue (ESQL Advanced Trunk 4W), Bong Taporco (ESQL Adva nced Tr u n k Un l i m ited), Gallardo (ESQL Master B Unlimited), Ryan Ang (ESQL Master R
Unlimited), Saldana (E SQL Master W Un l i mited), Chong (ESPL Adva nced Tr u n k 2 W ) , G u e (ESPL Adva nced Trunk 4W), Taporco (ESPL Adva nced Tr u n k Un l i m ited), Ga l la rdo (E SPOL Master B Unlimited), Saldana (ESPL Master W Un l i mited) a nd Ang (ESPL Master R Unlimited). The trophies they received were sculpted a l l t h e w ay f r o m Germany, the founding headquarters of EMMA. Distinguished car audio retailers who co-judged the two-day contest were Adi Ong (Iloilo), Boyet Sy (Bacolod) and Jino Bhucksari (Cebu).
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Want to invest in a multiawarded eco-friendly condominium at the most reasonable deal? This month, Primavera Residences offers buyers its October Fever promo with FREE Kitchen Modular Cabinet and installation worth up to P100,000. In a regular package, buyers get unfurnished units with inclusions of tile floorings, painted walls and ceilings, fitted kitchen sinks, bathroom fixtures, electrical wirings and outlets; however, October Fever promo gives buyers a chance to earn savings of up to P100K inclusive of a FREE set of Kitchen Modular Cabinet and its installation. “At Italpinas, we always make sure to please our clients not
only with world-class units and facilities but also with quarterly promo offerings; that aside from the already affordable rates, we strive to make it even more reasonable. Indeed the best chance to invest in Mindanao’s first and only multi-awarded ecofriendly building,” Gladys Magadan-Echano, VP of Sales, expressed. Primavera Residences is known for its energysaving features including cantilevers that protect the units from direct sunlight and an indoor courtyard that maximizes the natural ventilation in the area. By June of 2015, solar panels that will provide additional energy for the building’s common areas will be installed on the building’s rooftop. The
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Jaycees b elie ve in the advancement of the global community and the creation of positive change by improving themselves and the world around us. They meet at local, national, and international events to exchange ideas and share best practices. They also learn from dynamic speakers and trainers in interesting and interactive seminars and presentations. A Jaycee grows personally and professionally because he learns by doing and actively organizing projects and activities that benefit communities and the society in general. ( Rikki Mathay/A Mediante)
have reached this level of success now.” Francis is now the aut hor of ten s el f- help books and is the prime mover of three companies – Success Options Publishing Company, FunWorks Inc. and Inspire L e adership Consultancy. He is licensed to do the Maxwell leadership programs and the Ziglar series of the London-based Ziglar Corporation. Because of the preciousness of his lecture, we here in Mindanao Daily w i l l not tou ch t he ke y contents of his talk but will rather batter home a few practical points which are easy to comprehend and apply in day-to-day life. “If you are not networking, you are not working,” Kong says. By that, he simply means that in order to succeeed within a corporate organization, the HR team must value and promote camaraderie among units in the workplace. “ Ho w m u c h b u d g e t are you allocating your employees for training,” Kong aske d t he g roup, emphasizing the need for e mp l o y e e s t o u n d e r g o continuing education in the workplace which in return will make their company more productive. Then there are countless more points cramped in the two-hour priceless talk. And that’s who Francis Kong is. Luck is on the side of the 220 attendees. They will become more successful.
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building is also designed to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather and boasts of 24-7 security. “We are not just giving them discounts but we give them the real thing. Consider this as Italpinas’ early Christmas gift. We want to add more value to the buyers’ purchase; that they [buyers] will not just earn big time, they also help the environment in a bigger note” Echano stated. The green building has garnered several recognitions for its commitment to green
architecture and d e s i g n l o c a l ly an d internationally. Recently, it was named among the winners in the prestigious International Property Awards in the 2014 Asia Pacific regional competition being the Best MixedUse Development in the Philippines. It was also been awarded as the Best Condo Development in the Philippines in 2011 (Southeast Asia Property Awards) and a finalist in the Most Promising Clean Energy Investment Opportunity of the Year (CTI PFAN Philippines
Clean Energy Investor Forum). “Located in a flood free zone in Uptown C agayan de Oro, Primavera Residences is a prime spot for business and leisure activities […] We want to make it as beneficial as it would for our investors to come and enjoy our monthlong October Fever promo from October 1-31,” Echano invited. P r i m a v e r a Residences, first development of Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI), is
a 10-story, two-tower building located at Pueblo de Oro Township offering residential, commercial and office spaces for lease and purchase. All units in the first tower are ready for occupancy while the second tower is slated to be completed later this year. Buyers may choose from studio, one-bedroom and twobedroom units. For more information on Primavera Residences, visit its website at www. primaveraresidences. com or call (088) 8805002 or 0917-794-2221.
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serious in his music. The following are the concerts which he guested – One CDO in 2011, Int4ernational HIV Candlelight Memorial 013, E ar th Hour 2013, International Peace Day 2013, Help Bohol benefit concert at Valencia City Gym, Bangon Visayas Benefit Concert 2013, Playing for Change Day 2013, International HIV Candlelight Memorial 2014, Tingug ug Tulunggon Mindanao Alang sa Kalinaw ug Kahiusahan at MSU-IIT (an NCCA project) and of course, Playing for Change Day 2014. Yet Dodu is not sitting on his laurels. He enjoys promoting world music in CDO. Because world music is here to stay. It’s not a fad. It’s not just rock after all.
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